Category Archives: Short Stories

The Lodger (Part One) – A Short Story

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Junying Kirk

“Sally, it’s for you.” James was holding the phone, as I came out of the kitchen. “Who is it?” I asked, reaching for the handset. “I don’t know. A woman,” He said. That was helpful, I thought. “Hello, my name … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics & Society, Reading & Writing, Short Stories, True Life Story, UK, USA & Europe | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

A Prison Visit – “Land of Hope” 希望之岛

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Junying

With the paperback release of Land of Hope this week, I am publishing a sample chapter below. Hopefully by the end of this, you will want to learn more about Pearl Zhang, her life as a police and court interpreter, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Culture, Reading & Writing, Short Stories, UK, USA & Europe | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

The Reunion (Part Two) 同学会

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Junying Kirk

The journey took a little longer than expected. First of all, getting out the Greater Chengdu proved a small battle. Every time I went back to visit the Sichuan Capital, there were more and more cars and traffic jams – … Continue reading →

Posted in China & East Asia, Economics & Society, Food & Cuisine, Short Stories, Travel Logs, True Life Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

The Reunion (Part One) 同学会

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Junying Kirk

Dear Classmates, We have left our ‘Alma Mater’ for 26 years. In the tunnel of time, we are no longer the hot youths we once were, and we have marched into middle age with greying hair. In our journey through … Continue reading →

Posted in China & East Asia, Politics & History, Short Stories, True Life Story | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Swimming, Sports and Olympics 2012

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Junying Kirk

“Hey,” a male voice shouted, just as I was about to swim away from the edge of the pool. I turned round, slowly registering that it was directed at me. There was no one else in the pool. All I … Continue reading →

Posted in Short Stories, Sports & Leisure, True Life Story, UK, USA & Europe | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

A Modern Cinderella – a Story of Our Times

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Junying Kirk

Cindy has always been a dreamer, and she harboured grand ambitions. As a young girl, she dreamed of becoming a world-renowned singer and being swept off her feet by a Sean Connery look-alike, or George Clooney, or someone equally handsome, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading & Writing, Short Stories, UK, USA & Europe | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments